How does Reef green (No.16 C 37) by BS 4800 compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Teal 06 (ΔE 3.6, “very close”). These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Reef green vs Lick
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ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teal 06 | No.teal-06 | 3.6 | very close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Teal 05 | No.teal-05 | 6.0 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
| Green 04 | No.green-04 | 7.5 | close | £16.40 | £3.28 |
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